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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.90, 3,122.16 and 694.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.90, 3,122.16 and 694.85 is: 1,042.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.90 : 3,122.16 = 694.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.90/3,122.16 = 694.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.90x = 3,122.16 × 694.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.90x = 2,169,417.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,169,417.27/2,081.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.04

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